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Air Traffic Monitoring => Feed Outage/Status Reports => Topic started by: ielchitz on October 16, 2005, 10:55:01 AM

Title: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on October 16, 2005, 10:55:01 AM
My feed (CYYC) is down as I perform some maintenance on the scanner. I don't expect the feed to be back up on a regular basis until the end of the month.

After that we should be up and running solid (no hum).

Ian.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: mattnorton on October 16, 2005, 10:45:53 PM
Thanks for the update! I was so pleased to see a YYC feed! I grew up in Calgary and look forward to when it's back up!
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on October 18, 2005, 12:37:50 PM
I plan to have the feed back up on November 1.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: Madman on November 23, 2005, 09:01:28 PM
Any update on the status of your YYC feed?

I'm very anxious for it to be back up and running.

Thanks.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: YYC the place to be on December 02, 2005, 02:10:04 PM
awesome, good to here that things are coming along with the YYC feed. I am really really looking forward to it.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: YYC the place to be on December 06, 2005, 05:00:27 PM
What is the story here? it is now dec. and no feed. I check the site everyday and nothing. It will be nice to hear what is going on in the sky in YYC.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: Jason on December 06, 2005, 05:22:58 PM
Quote from: YYC the place to be
What is the story here? it is now dec. and no feed. I check the site everyday and nothing. It will be nice to hear what is going on in the sky in YYC.


http://www.liveatc.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1017

There are many factors involved in such a question, so I can't speak on behalf of the YYC feeder.

If you would like to volunteer a YYC feed until the current one can get back going again, that would answer your question  :lol:  We are always looking for more volunteers!  :D

Thanks,
Jason
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: YYC the place to be on December 07, 2005, 05:07:41 PM
what do you have to do to get a feed up and running? How can I volunteer with who ever is trying to get this feed up and running ? I know that it is not my computer that is the problem.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: Jason on December 07, 2005, 07:39:48 PM
Quote from: YYC the place to be
what do you have to do to get a feed up and running? How can I volunteer with who ever is trying to get this feed up and running ? I know that it is not my computer that is the problem.


http://www.liveatc.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6

http://www.liveatc.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1000
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: YYC the place to be on January 05, 2006, 03:17:14 PM
Been three months now, any word on how things are going, or how close you are to getting it up and running?
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: Jason on January 05, 2006, 05:00:38 PM
See above post.....  If the feeder has any news, I'm sure he'll post it as it becomes available.
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: mattnorton on April 02, 2006, 08:35:52 PM
Okay, it's been 6 months now. What's up with this feed??
Title: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on May 05, 2006, 01:53:50 PM
Sorry people - been too busy with life to deal with this.

Here's an update: The sound quality on the scanner is excellent as I have a great line of sight between my home and the field. The problem is that when I plug the scanner into the computer - I end up with some sort of insane sound problems. Could be due to a grounding issue or plainly due to the fact that I am feeding out of the headphone jack. The scanner is super old.

I don't anticipate being able to tackle this problem for a while still. If someone else in the Calgary area has a scanner and wants to put up the feed - go for it. The LiveATC guys are super helpful.

Ian Elchitz
CYYC
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on August 29, 2006, 11:31:50 AM
Update:

Now that my basement development is completed I was able to retrieve my scanner and try to hook her up again. Unfortunately the built in antenna was busted while in storage (thanks to the wife).

The feed to liveatc works fine and I've solved the "hum" problem but now my reception is absolutely horrible with the broken antenna.

I've no idea where to replace the antenna or how to build a new one. I have an old computer dedicated for this and the bandwidth to run it as well as the perfect line of site for both aircraft and the airport (My house is at 4042 MSL and the airport is at 3540 MSL) and would love to be to listen this feed while working at the office.

If anyone in the area either has a scanner they would like to donate for the feed, knows where I could get a replacement antenna, or wants to help me build an antenna, please contact me as I'd love some assistance in getting this feed up and running again (and for good).
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on September 07, 2006, 10:41:55 PM
Back up and running for the time being - sounds seems to be "OK" - certainly good enough for those of us interested to enjoy.

For now the freqs are:

118.40 Calgary Tower
125.90 Calgary Arrivals
119.80 Calgary Departures
133.30 Edmonton Center (Banff Sector H/L Altitude)

The Tower freq is a bit weak at times, especially the aircraft  (500 feet below me) but the aircraft in the air especially west of the airport sound great.

If you have any comments please feel free to post.
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: pdops on September 13, 2006, 07:43:04 PM
Thanks for getting your feed back up. I'm in Alberta so it's nice to hear a feed from close to home. Hope you get your antenna issues sorted out without to much trouble.
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: YYC the place to be on October 06, 2006, 03:10:53 PM
just wondering if the feed will be up soon! I have noticed that it has been down for a while. Thanks
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: ielchitz on October 12, 2006, 07:12:22 PM
just wondering if the feed will be up soon! I have noticed that it has been down for a while. Thanks

Reception went to hell on the scanner. I've tried a number of things and the quality is not good enough to listen to right now. The only acceptable quality are aircraft with the Banff Center sector or those checking in with Arrivals from the west.

I'm really at a loss right now. Unless someone is able to help me get the scanner working properly then I suppose the feed will be down until I purchase or acquire a new scanner. I have good geographic position, a dedicated computer, and the bandwidth. All I need is a scanner that works ;)
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: Brad on October 12, 2006, 08:33:15 PM
You're sure it's the scanner and not the antenna? Anyone you know have a loaner to test with? You could even go to the radio shack and grab one and return it after testing. Just some thoughts.

Brad
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: pdops on March 18, 2007, 12:16:30 AM
Glad to see Calgary back up again.
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: Pearson on March 28, 2007, 11:04:20 PM
Glad to see Calgary back up again.

Me too.  It's been a long time comin'.
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: cobra64 on May 10, 2007, 05:10:44 PM
Is the YYC feed down again? I haven't been able to connect for the last two days
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: djdrakstar on July 08, 2011, 12:56:30 PM
Is this feed working? I see 14 listiners, but only get dead air on it 99% of the time...
Title: Re: YYC Feed
Post by: dave on July 12, 2011, 05:11:11 PM
Is this feed working? I see 14 listiners, but only get dead air on it 99% of the time...

We will look into it.